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Oct 24, 2024 · Vegan Menu : Pumpkin curry + Young jackfruit curry + white coconut sambol and rice; Apart from rice and curries, You can also serve this Sri Lankan curry with Sri Lankan Roast paan or Thati paan along with some coconut sambol. This makes a great dinner. I hope you give this vegan Sri Lankan pumpkin curry recipe a try.
800g-1kg peeled and chunkily diced pumpkin/squash; 3-4 heaped tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; Stick of cinnamon; 12-14 curry leaves; 1 and a half brown onions, finely sliced half moon
- Why I Love This Recipe
- What Is Pumpkin Curry
- Key Ingredients For This Pumpkin Curry
- How to Make Pumpkin Curry
- How to Serve This Curry
If you’re looking for a vegan curry that is super satisfying, cozy, and delicious, that even picky meat eaters will find irresistible, then this authentic Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is your answer!This curry is packed with comforting pumpkin flavor. Robust curry flavor from an array of spices, and garlic, and the delicious creaminess of coconut milk, plus that secret ingredient – nutty, toas...This is one of the best savory pumpkin recipes you could make. Just in terms of flavor and how easy it is to make. And it’s a great meal prep recipe as well.I show how to make this pumpkin curry recipe with step by step instructions, plus ways to adapt this curry recipe if you don’t have access to certain pumpkin varieties.A curry by definition is the addition of various different spices that add plenty of flavor. This vegan pumpkin curry recipe is flavored with an incredibly flavorful curry powder made with very common spices used in South Asian cooking. This is a savory, spicy curry made with fresh pumpkin cut into similar-sized pumpkin cubes or slices (so that the...
Type of pumpkin to use
Traditionally, we use a pumpkin that is a little bit starchy. While living in New Zealand and Australia, I used Kent pumpkin(also known as Jap pumpkin / kabocha). In Canada, I use a pumpkin variety known as Jamaican pumpkin (Calabaza) which is very similar to the kent pumpkin. When I was living in the US, I didn’t have access to any of these pumpkins where we lived, even during pumpkin season. So I used butternut squash / winter squashinstead. So you can use any of these varieties. Just know...
Curry powder
I use my Sri Lankan curry powderhere. You can use the roasted or unroasted version for this, it’ll be just as delicious either way. If you don’t want to make your own Sri Lankan curry powder from scratch (which I do highly recommend though), you can use store-bought Sri Lankan curry powder. Madras curry powder is a close substitute. To get the most flavor from your homemade curry powder, make sure to use whole spices that are ground for the curry powder. The flavor of whole spices lasts a lot...
How to check if your store-bought curry powder is good
A curry powder is essentially a mix of spices that is used for making curries. Other spices can also be added in addition to the curry powder to make each curry unique, for instance, this black pork curry. But DO avoid curry powders that only (or mostly) have, 1. Onion powder 2. Garlic powder 3. Ginger powder 4. Celery seeds / powder 5. Mexican chili powder 6. Turmeric powder These are not traditional ingredients in a Sri Lankan curry powder. Instead, look for a curry powder that has a combin...
How to cut the pumpkin into pieces
Since Jamaican pumpkin is large, I usually only buy pieces that have already been cut. Whichever pumpkin you use, you need to scoop out the pumpkin seeds in the center. Then you can cut the pumpkin into pieces. With large pumpkins, cut them into wedges that are about 2 inches in width on the skin side. Then cut each wedge into pieces that are about 1 inch thick. You can cut each piece in half for 1 x 1 inch pieces, or keep them at 2 x 1 inch as well. Butternut squash can be prepped by first h...
Prepare all the other ingredients
I like to keep the garlic cloves whole. This is because they soften in the curry, and my husband loves eating softened whole garlic cloves. That way the curry gets plenty of garlic flavor, and my husband gets to eat “curried” garlic cloves. Win win. This curry works best with a generous amount of garlic. If you’re especially averse to it, then you can reduce it, but I do highly recommend being generous with the garlic. You can find my Sri Lankan curry powder recipe here. Toast the unsweetened...
Start cooking
Once you have everything prepped, cooking this Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is easy, and it doesn’t take much time. In a large pot, heat some oil (you can use any kind of cooking oil) over medium heat. Add the onions and start to soften them in the pot. Add the garlic and curry leaves at the same time. This allows the base of the curry to develop. When the onions are translucent, add the spices (including the Sri Lankan curry powder), and stir until they toast ever so slightly, so you can smell a...
Pumpkin curry is always delicious with freshly cooked rice (jasmine rice, white rice, brown rice etc.), or you could also serve it with Sri Lankan coconut roti. It’s naturally gluten free and vegan as well.
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Jan 7, 2024 · This flavor-packed Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is one of the best vegan curries you could try out. Here's all you need to know about it!
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Nov 20, 2020 · This Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is also known as “wattakka curry” in Sinhalese. Enjoy the simple flavours of this Pumpkin curry cooked in Coconut milk and turmeric powder then tempered with onions and mustard. The vegetarian and vegan curry is always great with a steaming plate of rice.
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Jun 8, 2021 · Spice Level – Add more fresh chilli or chilli powder to amp up the heat, or reduce the amount for a milder curry. Proteins – Add chicken, beef or seafood, or go for tofu or chickpeas to keep it vegan friendly. Fry for a few minutes along with the pumpkin and aromatics to seal in the juices.
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Nov 14, 2018 · This simple yet delicious Sri Lankan pumpkin curry, made with seasonal fall pumpkin simmered in creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, is a bowl of pure comfort. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
